Saudi Arabia's foreign exchange reserves saw a significant and tangible increase in November 2025, reaching approximately SAR 1.74 trillion, representing a monthly growth of 4.7% and an annual increase of 4.8%. This positive data, released by the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA), reflects the strength of the Kingdom's financial position and its growing ability to bolster its economic stability amidst global transformations.
Details of the components of reserve assets
The Central Bank’s monthly statistical bulletin showed detailed information on the distribution of these assets, with foreign currency and deposits abroad a remarkable increase of 12.5% on a monthly basis to reach 636.2 billion riyals, compared to 565.5 billion riyals in October, and a significant annual jump of 19.5%, indicating the availability of high liquidity and strong cash flows.
In a related development, the value of investments in foreign securities to SAR 1.008 trillion, reflecting a monthly growth of 2.4% and an annual growth of 2.3%. Meanwhile, monetary gold remained stable at SAR 1.62 billion, the same level as in previous months, while the reserve balance with the International Monetary Fund at SAR 12.84 billion, registering an annual growth of 5.3%.
Indicators of economic growth and financial stability
This continuous rise in reserve assets carries profound economic implications, as it reflects the success of the fiscal and monetary policies pursued by the Kingdom within the framework of Vision 2030. These reserves serve as a "safety valve" for the national economy, as they play a pivotal role in defending the policy of pegging the Saudi riyal exchange rate to the US dollar, which enhances confidence in the local currency and protects the purchasing power of citizens and residents.
The fact that the trillion riyal mark has been exceeded in the item of investments in foreign securities demonstrates SAMA’s strategy of diversifying the investment portfolio between liquid assets and long-term investments, with the aim of achieving sustainable returns and reducing risks, thus ensuring the rights of future generations and enhancing the sustainability of public finances.
The strategic importance of boosting reserves
At both the regional and international levels, this sustained growth has given the Kingdom a prestigious financial position, supporting its sovereign credit ratings with major global agencies. Maintaining high levels of reserve assets enhances the Saudi economy's ability to absorb potential external shocks, whether they be fluctuations in energy markets or global financial crises, thus reinforcing the Kingdom's leadership as an influential economic power within the G20 and strengthening its attractiveness as a safe and stable environment for foreign direct investment.
